Verdict
These are close only in badge size and front-wheel-drive CVT layout. The Honda City is the sharper fit for five: its 119 hp and 145 Nm exceed the Toyota Veloz’s 105 hp and 138 Nm, while a 519-litre boot dwarfs the Veloz’s 137 litres. The Veloz answers with seven seats, a 2,750-mm wheelbase and a 1,700-mm roofline, giving it the more useful family-car format. Its 17-inch wheels, 360-degree camera and rear cross-traffic alert also make it the more comprehensively equipped people mover.
Pick the Honda City if five seats, a 519-litre boot, 119 hp and a lower RM90 annual road tax suit your daily use.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, a longer 2,750-mm wheelbase and family-focused kit such as a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Seating: Honda City 5 seats; Toyota Veloz 7 seats.
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Toyota Veloz 137 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda City 2,600 mm; Toyota Veloz 2,750 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Toyota Veloz 17-inch two-tone alloys with 205/50R17 tyres.
- Road tax: Honda City RM90 per year; Toyota Veloz RM120 per year.
City
- 119 hp and 145 Nm, versus 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- 519-litre boot for five-seat use.
- 5.6 L/100 km rated economy.
- Only five seats to the Veloz’s seven.
- No blind-spot information system or front parking sensors.
- Halogen projector headlamps instead of LED reflector units with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam.
Veloz
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining and tumble second-row functions.
- 360-degree camera, front sensors and rear cross-traffic alert.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the City’s 119 hp and 145 Nm.
- 137-litre boot is far smaller than the City’s 519 litres.
- RM120 annual road tax is RM30 higher than the City’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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City vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Honda City or Toyota Veloz better?
The Honda City is better for a five-person household prioritising boot space, power and lower road tax. The Toyota Veloz is better when seven seats, a longer wheelbase and stronger parking and infotainment equipment matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Veloz costs RM10,100 more than the Honda City. That gap brings two extra seats, 17-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera, wireless smartphone integration and more driver-assistance hardware.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Honda City has the larger quoted boot at 519 litres, against 137 litres for the Toyota Veloz. The Veloz instead prioritises passenger capacity with seven seats and a 50:50 split-folding last row.